Long Weekend in 2018 And the Best Places in India Where You Can Enjoy Them

They say “Live with no excuses and travel with no regret”. So, 2018 is the year of traveling, with so many long weekends. Travelling makes one wise, experienced and an awakened soul. So, plan well for this noble venture. If you have not made any move in this direction yet, we are here to help you with your holiday with some awesome plans.

1. Republic Day: January 26, 2018 (Friday)

Enthusiastic about the arrival of New Year 2018, and with vibrating energy everybody is busy with the work culture. Relax from this stressful activity and plan a trip to Amer in the month end. Also for literature lovers, this long weekend is a bliss in disguise as Jaipur Literature Festival is also on the same weekend.

2. Holi, March 2, 2018 (Friday)

Holi is Festival of colors. To begin with, March is blessed with two long weekends. Plan a visit to Vrindavan, Mathura and Barsaanain Uttar Pradesh, which are awesome places for the celebration of this wonderful festival.

As the March bid adieu with another long weekend and slightly chilly air. Plan a trip to Coorg which is the adventure capital of Karnataka with many sports activity or plans a holiday to Havlock Island to enjoy a cup of coffee at the beach with many adventurous activities to do. For a monument lover, this is the best time to visit Agra.

4. Buddha Purnima: April 30, 2018 (Monday)

By the end of April, the climate starts getting a little warmer. So, go by the –‘Mother-Nature’s call’ and chill in the hills. Plan a trekking trip to Triund. If you want to relax and have meditation in mind, then plan a visit to Rishikesh- the yoga capital of India.

5. Eid-ul-Fitr: June 16, 2018* (Saturday)

With sun scorching high and summer vacations of children approaching, June is the best time for family holidays in Darjeeling, Ladakh, Kasol and Dhanualti. June is also perfect to plan a trip to Bir Billing in Himachal Pradesh which is reckoned to be the second highest paragliding spot in the world.

6. Janmashtami: September 3, 2018 (Monday)

September starts with mild raindrops which makes the weather pleasant and healthy. It is the best time to visit Rajasthan and enjoy a desert safari, moonlight camping and many more.

7. Muharram: September 21, 2018* (Friday)

Kerala is the place to visit during this time as the Houseboat cruise in backwaters looks mesmerizing. Even Meghalaya is the place full of waterfalls, lakes, and zoos. September is the best time for boating and to enjoy sceneries in Meghalaya

8. Dussehra: October 19, 2018 (Friday)

For those planning to spend the festive season away from home, the trip to Mysore is a perfect destination. Mysore celebrates the festival of Dussehra in a grand ethnic manner.

9. Guru Nanak Jayanti: November 23, 2018 (Friday)

On this pious occasion, plan a visit to Pushkar in Rajasthan which is the best place to witness the vibrant Pushkar Camel Fair that starts from 15th Nov and ends on 23rd Nov. The Qutub Festival in Delhi is also a good way to enjoy the Sufi music and dance.

So, these are some of the awesome places to visit in 2018. Hope you have an awesome and rocking holiday this year.